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Summary: 70 Years of Popeye
Review: The lack of original sound: reason enough not to buy this dvd!
Rating: 
Summary: 70 YEARS OF POPEYE
Review: What's going on here? First let me say that I haven't seen this cassette, but am well versed on the subject of these films. Not anywhere did I see a detailed list of all the titles in this video, which would help me decide whether to buy this. Some reviews mentioned Taxi Turvy and Popeye meets AliBaba and the Forty Thieves. Fine, but I want to know is how well are the films of the war and post war years represented. Is Klondike Kasanova, or Mess Production, The Royal Four-Flusher, or Alpine For You (directed by Seymour Kneitel and Bill Tytla respectively) included in the video? If anyone who owns this video can provide a full list of film titles, others like me who take the history of animation seriously, and lets face it, few Popeye titles except for those in public domain ever get put on video. I know this is not the place for a request like this, but I know I'm not alone here.
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Summary: A nice tribute to Popeye
Review: While I still don't think that we have seen the "definitive" Popeye DVD collection, this one is enjoyable and contains some good cartoons.First off, when talking about a Winstar collection, the sound must be mentioned. While I understand why people dislike it, I happen to like the "Feel the Sound" process, and I don't feel it detracts the way other reviewers do. It is a little odd, and takes some getting used to. Each selection has a nice little essay accompaning it, revealing the background of that particular cartoon. Personally, I would have liked to seen more of the black and white Fleischer library, and less of the Famous Studios. This DVD contains: "Popeye for President," "Assault and Flattery," "Gopher Spinach," "Fright to the Finish," "Parlez Vous Woo," "Shuteye Popeye," "Insect to Injury," "Taxi Turvey," "A Haul in One," "Customers Wanted," "Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba and the Forty Theives." So, I am still waiting for the Popeye "perfect collection." (Like the Diamond Anniversary collection for Superman). In the meantime, I will be content with this offering.
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